Prevailing Wage Specialist

Pay Starting at: $28.00+ (DOE)

About Our Client:

Our client is a long-standing construction company based in Bakersfield with a strong reputation for quality work and reliability. They maintain a professional office environment and value accuracy, compliance, and teamwork across their administrative functions.

What They Bring to the Table:

Our client offers a temporary-to-hire opportunity in a stable construction company. This role provides competitive compensation during the assignment and the potential for long-term employment based on performance and fit.

• Competitive hourly rate during the temporary period
• Temporary-to-hire structure with potential for permanent placement
• Professional, team-oriented office environment
• Opportunity to support multiple administrative functions

What You Bring to the Table:

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional for a temporary-to-hire role focused primarily on Prevailing Wage documentation, followed by payroll support. Experience with Sage accounting software is preferred. You should be organized, accurate, and comfortable supporting other office functions (such as AP and front/back office tasks) during downtime. Strong knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and the ability to maintain compliant documentation are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate Prevailing Wage documentation and certified payroll reports to ensure compliance
• Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including timekeeping review and related reporting
• Support accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and vendor payments, as needed
• Assist with front and back office tasks such as filing, data entry, phone coverage, and general administrative support during slower periods
• Work in Sage accounting software to enter, track, and reconcile financial and payroll-related information
• Maintain organized records and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone with solid prevailing wage experience to support a long-standing construction company and potentially transition into a permanent role.

Experience:

• Prevailing Wage: 1 year (Required)